Dirty air ducts aren’t harmless.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies have found that indoor air may be two to five times—and occasionally more than 100 times—more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor air pollutants can cause health problems. Considering that the average American spends 90% of their time indoors, improving indoor air quality is vital.*
One way to improve a home’s indoor air quality is to have the air ducts cleaned.
Indoor air pollutants are pulled into the HVAC system and re-circulated an average of 5 to 7 times per day. Over time, this re-circulation causes a build-up of pollutants in the duct work.**
In addition to improving air quality, air duct cleaning also results in energy savings. Pollutants collect and clog the heat exchange, evaporation coil and duct in the HVAC system making it work harder to heat and cool the home. Removing pollutants allows the HVAC system to work more efficiently.
Other benefits of air duct cleaning by ServiceMaster of Central Illinois include:
WHAT TO EXPECT: What to expect from ServiceMaster of Central Illinois air duct cleaning.
Our powerful vacuum system will first be connected to the air duct near the furnace. Commercial grade products and equipment will then be used to dislodge the contaminants and debris in the air ducts. The powerful vacuum will then pull the contaminants out of the ducts and through the filtration system, returning clean air back into the home. Once the system is cleaned, all access holes are resealed, returning the duct system to a like new, clean condition. Cleansing verification will be done immediately after the HVAC system cleaning process has been performed.
Pre-Cleaning Instructions:
Post-Cleaning Instructions:
Once the air ducts have been cleaned in your home, your technician will perform a walk through to ensure you are satisfied. You can immediately resume your normal daily routine.
TIPS: Maintaining your clean air ducts
To help maintain clean air ducts, change air filters based on the manufacturer’s recommendations. Regular vacuuming will also help reduce pet dander and airborne dirt and debris. Consider getting your carpets and hard-surface floors professionally cleaned. Call your local ServiceMaster Clean for more information.
FAQs
The cost of the service varies and depends on factors such as where you live, how dirty your system is, how easy it is for the contractor to access the ducts and what your ducts are made of, and what material is used in the construction of the ducts. However, our expertise, training, and satisfaction guarantee are built into the price of service.
The amount of time it takes to clean a Residential HVAC system can vary depending on the complexity of the system. Once a skilled and trained technician arrives, they should be able to give you an estimate of how long it will take. For standard purposes, we ask for at least 3-5 hours to get the job done right and to your satisfaction.
Your professionals at ServiceMaster Clean can schedule a time that is most convenient for your family and most of the household is not present. Depending on the magnitude of the job, we should have your house back in normal operation in a matter of a few hours.
To help maintain clean air ducts, change air filters based on the manufacturer’s recommendations. Regular vacuuming will also help reduce pet dander and airborne dirt and debris. Consider getting your carpets and hard-surface floors professionally cleaned. Call your local ServiceMaster Clean for more information.
*Source: http://www.epa.gov/region1/communities/indoorair.html
**Source: http://www.nadca.com/en/why-clean-air-ducts
To schedule your service or request an estimate contact our experts at 309-285-8760!